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27
Oct 11

Wallace & Gromit present… A World of Cracking Ideas

The interactive exhibition appeals to all ages, using the much loved Oscar®winning characters and their famous 62 West Wallaby Street home to showcase how innovation contributes to everyday life, while looking more closely at some fascinating inventions from our history. Why not unleash your inner inventor and get top tips on how to protect your own big ideas. Oh and watch out for Wallace and Gromit who could make an appearance at any time!

Directions
Life is located within Times Square just off Westmorland Road and Scotswood Road. It’s a five minute walk up the road from Newcastle’s Central train station and Metro station. It’s also only a short distance (approx 15 minutes) if walking from the city centre.

By car
From North/South:
Head east/west along the A1 past Lobley Hill. Merge onto the A184 and head east towards the A6082 (Redheugh Bridge). Slight left at A695/Scotswood Road. Head south toward A695/Plummer Street. Turn left at A695/Railway Street. Entrance to Times Square Car Park is on the right and the Centre for Life is directly ahead.

Opening Times
Monday to Saturday10am – 6pm and Sunday11am – 6pm
Saturday 16 April 2011 to Sunday 30 October 2011

10 Great Family Days Out for the Kids This Half-term

Half-term is only a couple of weeks away, so what have you got planned?

Here is a list of some places you might want to consider (just click the link for more details):

1. Centre for Life, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

2. Knowsley Safari Park, Liverpool, Merseyside

3. Eureka!, Halifax, Yorkshire

4. Techniquest, Cardiff, Wales

5. Amazing Hedge Puzzle, Symonds Yat West, Herefordshire

6. Tales of Robin Hood, Nottingham, East Midlands

7. Dinosaur Adventure Park, Norwich, Norfolk

8. Beatrix Potter – The Tailor Of Gloucester’s House, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

9. Deep Sea World, Fife, Scotland

10. Imperial War Museum, Waterloo, London

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19
Sep 07

10 Free Family Days Out For Kids

If you are feeling short of cash but still want a day out with the kids you might want to consider one of these free attractions:

1. Tate Modern , London
This famous Art Gallery has a huge hall and a variety of exhibitions so it is perfect for kids of all ages.

2. Sea Watch Centre, Suffolk
At this National Trust centre the kids can use high-powered telescopes to look for sea birds, porpoises, seals and if you are lucky, dolphins.

3. People’s Story, Edinburgh
Here you can find out all about the history and lives of the inhabitants of the Scottish capital from the eighteenth century to the present day.

3. Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester
This museum tells the story of the world’s first industrial city.

4. Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol
A small gothic castle dating from 1766 with large grounds and play areas for the kids.

5. World Museum, Liverpool
An interactive museum with treasures from around the globe. Each of the five floors has a different theme.

6. Monkwearmouth Station Museum, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
A Victorian Station with large collection of railway and second world war memorabilia. There is a dedicated Children’s Gallery with toys, books and dressing up clothes.

7. National Roman Legion Museum, Cardiff
Let your kids learn about the formidable force of the Romans. At weekends they are even allowed to try on replica armour.

8. Ecopark, Birmingham
Visit these lovely gardens and watch demonstrations about what you can do to become a bit greener.

9. Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, Cheshire
Watch cows being milked, let your kids run around the playbarn and be tempted by the delicious ice-creams.

10. St James City Farm, Gloucestershire
A city centre farm where children and adults can experience the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside.

Do let us know more of your favourite free places

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19
Jul 07

Free Family Days Out

There was a great article in The Times recently listing free days out for the family this summer across the UK. These include:
1. Spitalfields City Farm, London
2. World Museum, Liverpool, Merseyside
3. Transport Museum, Coventry, West Midlands
4. East Midlands Aeropark, Castle Donington, Leicestershire
5. Pickfords House, Derby, East Midlands
6. Baltic Centre, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
7. High Force Waterfall, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Durham
8. Pudsey Park, Leeds, Yorkshire
9. Pitt River Museum, Oxford, Oxfordshire
10. Natural History Museum, Tring, Hertfordshire
11. National Museum, Cardiff, Wales
12. Victorian Pier, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

If you have been to any of them, let others know whether or not they are worth visiting

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